Is Netanyahu Defying Trump And Risking A Wider Middle East War?

Just when a ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared within reach, fresh strikes have reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. US President Donald Trump says a peace deal is close and has publicly urged both sides to stop attacking. Reports suggest Trump personally called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urged restraint. Yet despite ongoing negotiations, Israel and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, raising questions about whether diplomacy is losing ground to military escalation. Iran has warned it could resume attacks if Israel continues military operations in Lebanon, while Tehran has also threatened to expand pressure on global trade routes. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major concern, and Iran has hinted that the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait could also become a flashpoint. Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have threatened Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea. The latest exchange saw strikes targeting petrochemical facilities and military sites, while missile sirens sounded across Israel and neighbouring Jordan. Schools have been shut in parts of Israel as residents seek shelter amid fears of further attacks. So what happens next? Is a ceasefire still possible? Is a divide emerging between Trump and Netanyahu? And could this crisis spill into global energy markets and international shipping routes?

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